October 20, 2018: 8 am to 8 pm Local General Election Day as legislated in Local Government Act.

All voting opportunities take place at the Ashcroft Community Hall, located at 409 Bancroft Street.

Why should I vote?

Your vote counts! Voting in a local government election is your democratic right. Elected Officials make many decisions that affect you, your family, and your community.

Do I need to register to vote?

The Village of Ashcroft does not maintain a voters list - registration is done at the time of voting.

To register, each eligible voter must provide their full name, residential address, last six digits of their social insurance number or date of birth, two pieces of id, and every elector must sign the Voting Book.
See below for information on what you need as identification and what you can do if you do not have any identification.

What identification should I bring to the voting location?

Please bring two pieces of identification, one must include your address and signature. A photo is not mandatory.
Examples of acceptible identification include:

BC Driver's License

BC Identification Card

Owner's Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle License issued by ICBC

BC Services Card, BC CareCard or Gold CareCard

Ministry of Social Development Income Assistance Monthly Reort Form

Social Insurance Card

Citizenship card

Passport

Property tax notice issued by the Village of Ashcroft

Credit or Debit Card

Utility Bill

Student Card

Please note the combination BC Dirver's License/BC CareCard is considered one piece of identification.
Those people without any or insufficient identification, and meet the voter eligibility criteria, may still vote but will be required sign a declaration for their identity and residency Village of Ashcroft.

I am an Ashcroft property owner, but I live outside the Village boundaries. Am I eligible to vote?

Yes, you must provide proof of ownership of the property for which you are voting and you must meet all of the following requirments.
You are:

18 years of age or older on the day of voting;

a Canadian citizen;

a resident of British Columbia for at least six months prior to voting day (April 19, 2018);

a registered owner of real property in the Village of Ashcroft for at least 30 days prior to the day of voting (September 19, 2018);

not disqualified under the Local Government Act, or any other enactment, or by law from voting in a local election.

I own multiple properties in Ashcroft, does this entitle me to vote more than once?

No, you may only vote once in a Local Election, regardless how many properties you own.

English is my second language, can I bring someone in to assist me?

Yes, if you have difficulty reading or understanding English, you may bring a translator to assist you at the voting location. The person assisting you will be required to complete and sign a declaration in order to provide translation help.

I have a disability, will I recieve support at the voting location?

The Ashcroft Community Hall is accessible to those with impaired mobility. Regardless, you may request to mark your ballot outside (curbside voting). Have some accompany you and have them speak to an Election Official. The Voting process can then be completed in a manner that ensures the secrecy of your ballot.

What if I am out of town on Election Day, how can I vote?

There are advanced voting opportunities on the following days:

October 10, 2018 8 am to 8 pm

October 16, 2018 8 am to 4 pm

October 17, 2018 8 am to 4 pm

October 18, 2018 8 am to 4 pm

All Voting Opportunities take place at the Ashcroft Community Hall, located at 409 Bancroft St.